World weary rap courtesy of Vince Staples and Future. Vulnerable folk from Joanna Newsom and Sufjan Stevens. Thundercat and Kamasi Washington’s astral musings. The welcomed comebacks of Dr. Dre and Sleater-Kinney. All of that and more makes up our Top 50 albums of the year.

We invited artists to discuss their favorite music of the year—be it a song, album, event, or otherwise. From Holly Herdon’s time in Poland to Fetty Wap’s graciousness over "Trap Queen"’s success, here is Pitchfork’s 2015 Guest List.

Rather than using technology as an agent of isolation, this accomplished academic, singer, and composer looks to make philosophical electronic music that shines a spotlight on the cooperative nature of our modern world. By Philip Sherburne.

Larry Fitzmaurice reports on a curious set from Robyn and Röyksopp, stomach tattoos, probably-offensive Stockholm rapper Yung Lean, the joys of Icona Pop, and more from last weekend's Way Out West festival in Sweden. Photos by Maria Louceiro.